How do you cope with stress?

Hi Dien & Gang,

Great thread here, with lots of good suggestions. I plan to implement some of them myself!

For me, an almost guaranteed way to alleviate, and even eliminate stress altogether, is to just GET CRAZY for a moment! Seriously. Just look in the mirror, and make a silly face. Even if you feel like you're forcing it at first, after just a fleeting moment, it will become very real. Everything will suddenly be put back into perspective...and a wave of relief will wash over you as you realize that everything really will be OK.

Another fantastic method, which Gordon gave several great examples of, is to be one with nature. Whatever your IT is, go immerse yourself in it. For me it is the ocean, as I am blessed to live steps from the crashing, yet soothing waves. For you, it may be something entirely different. But the key point is to let yourself surrender to the majesty of nature...allow yourself to be awed by its wonder...and your stress will evaporate.

There's plenty of other great ways, including many wonderful suggestions on this board. But to borrow a very appropriate buzz phrase from my dear friend Julie, above are two techniques you may want to "try on!"

All the best,

-Jesse

> I find that, the more projects I try to
> juggle, the more stressed I tend to
> become.... Recently, I've been feeling kind
> of stressed-out....

> How do you cope with stress? Anyone have any
> good stress-reducing tips to share?

> Thanks,

> Dien Rice